Philadelphia is America’s fifth largest city with a population of 1.3 million people. Families represent the fastest growing, most vulnerable homeless population. For 27 years, Trevor’s Campaign has been making a difference by helping one person at a time. According to the latest City of Philadelphia annual report on homelessness:
| PHILADELPHIA’S HOMELESS: The Magnitude of the Problem |
TREVOR’S CAMPAIGN Part of the Solution Since 1983 |
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13,000 homeless annually/ 400,000 live in poverty 1,500 families become homeless each year 25% of homeless have mental illness history 70% of shelter residents are children 33% of homeless women are domestic violence victims 30% of homeless adults are substance abusers |
3 million meals served/4500 homeless housed 3000 homeless secured permanent housing 700 homeless found gainful employment/400 obtained GED 1,800 homeless children helped to stay in school/ 600 improved acdemically 500 homeless women assisted/protected from abuse 900 homeless adults treated for addictions (70% recovery rate) |
